Table 1.

Analysis of covariances between ASD and control groups on SVIA dimensions.

SVIA dimension	ASD group n = 60		Control group n = 50		F	p
	Mean	SD	Mean	SD
Affective state of the mother	9.52	3.53	2.95	2.56	120.18	<0.001
Interactional conflict	8.79	4.04	4.17	2.45	49.92	<0.001
Food refusal	5.52	2.31	2.12	1.47	80.73	<0.001
Affective state of the dyad	3.06	1.96	1.29	1.29	29.64	<0.001